AVAC is a

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-based international non-profit community- and consumer-based organization working to accelerate ethical development and delivery of

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vaccines and other

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prevention options to populations throughout the world. Founded in 1995, AVAC uses public education, policy analysis, advocacy and

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to accelerate a comprehensive response to the epidemic. Communication Strategies: AVAC's goal is to involve affected populations in work to promote the ethical introduction and distribution of life-saving

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technologies such as vaccines and

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s. AVAC works to provide independent analysis, policy advocacy, public education and mobilisation to enhance

vaccine research and development. A key channel for these efforts is the AVAC website, which is designed to support a network of individuals by sharing research, policy alerts, and strategies for action. Various links and resources designed to inform and engage vaccine advocates are offered.

Partners

Funders include

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, the

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, the

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. IAVI researches and develops vaccine candidates, conduct ...

, Until There's a Cure Foundation,

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, the

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, and the Overbrook Foundation.

References

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